not be caught dead
To refuse completely to do something, generally out of scorn.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I would not be caught dead wearing that ugly hat.”
“She loves classical music and says she would not be caught dead at a loud rock concert.”
“Despite the sudden trend among his peers, he insisted he would not be caught dead participating in such a ridiculous public display.”
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beat a dead horse
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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brown bread
[Cockney slang]dead
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catch a body
to kill, to murder
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catch a break
To experience the minimal amount of good luck or a favorable outcome.
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catch a case
To be infected with a disease; used with of.
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catch a cold
To contract a cold.
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catch a date
Of a prostitute, to secure a client who is willing to pay for services.
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catch a fade
To get knocked out (struck and rendered unconscious).
Last updated August 10, 2026